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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.71 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.71 and 167.74 is: 251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.71 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.71 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.71 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 71,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,239.79/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.50

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